A young mother, who has just delivered her infant two days ago, is scheduled to be discharged today. The client has a particularly painful episiotomy, but refuses to take any medication because she is breastfeeding her infant
Which of the following will the nurse teach the mother to help with episiotomy pain? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Warm sitz baths
2. Feed the baby while lying flat.
3. Use a doughnut to sit on.
4. Reconsider pain medications.
5. Use cooling analgesic pads on the episiotomy.
1,3,5
Rationale: Warm sitz baths, a doughnut for sitting, and analgesic pads are all ways to reduce the discomfort of the episiotomy. Lying flat to feed the baby will not reduce pain associated with an episiotomy. Asking the mother to reconsider medications is not appropriate, because the client has the right to make her own decisions, as long as they are informed decision regarding medications that are available that would not hurt the baby when breastfeeding. The client does not wish to take medications and should not be pressured to do so.
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